Reading UNDER THE NEVER SKY. I never expected it to be a neo-tribal style dystopian, but it is. It starts with a big bang which made me think I needed more bangs for my own beginnings, then there is a sort of a drag, then the pace picks up. I like the way the plot always has secrets and why-questions going up, even though I don't care much for any of the characters. What I don't like is the obvious tilt towards "science is evil, primitive is always better." I must say I strongly prefer eco-conscious high-tech to living in the cave. Aria's perception of Perry as a "Savage" is made fun of in the book, and of course he isn't an actual savage, but I never understood the appeal anyway.